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Dog's tooth ripped out, mouth bleeding. Can I treat it at home without a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 45 lbs

My bull terrier got into a fight with my other male pit bull. His lower canine was ripped out fully. No roots at the end that I could see but was pulled out cleanly. His mouth is still bleeding but he has eaten and can drink. He isn't bothered by it. What do you recommend to help with the bleeding? We don't have the money for the vet.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2018

You can try applying gentle pressure to Brian's mouth, but he should see a vet for this. Even though he doesn't appear bothered by it, it will be painful to him. Imagine how you would feel if your tooth was ripped out. The only way to know for sure if there isn't any part of the root left is with dental x-rays, and he may need the hole stitched as well as antibiotics. He has to see the vet. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please make an appointment for him asap. I'd also discuss with the vet getting him neutered, as intact dogs will often fight with each other. Neutering them both can help reduce aggression. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

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    Hello, sorry to hear about your pup. With this kind of trauma, the bleeding may eventually stop, however, given the fact that his tooth was ripped out, it means that the bite was strong enough to cause bone fractures. The tooth itself has a large vessel that may continue to bleed if not controlled. If the bleeding persists, then you should suspect that the trauma in his mouth is significant enough that your dog should see a veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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